i3-12100F

Name: Intel i3-12100F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 89 (4 reviews)

Released Jan 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jul 30, 2026

Desktop processor with strong performance, low power consumption, and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory. The Intel i3-12100F scores 89/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tom's Hardware, TechSpot, Club386, and TechPowerUp.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

Tom's HardwareTechSpotClub386TechPowerUp

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 82 (TechPowerUp) to 95 (Tom's Hardware).

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

Where to buy

amazon$155.00

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Pros

Strong performance(6)
Good value(4)
Low power consumption(3)
Supports DDR4/DDR5(2)

Cons

Limited features(9)

4 Publication Reviews

Major publication06/2022

Major publicationJun 19, 2022

AI summary of this review

The quad-core Intel Core i3-12100 is the fastest budget gaming CPU on the market.

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Established publication02/2022

Established publicationFeb 3, 2022

AI summary of this review

The Core i3-12100F is an impressive budget CPU that delivers strong gaming performance and excellent value, often matching higher-end processors while consuming minimal power.

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Established publication02/2022

Established publicationFeb 14, 2022

AI summary of this review

A right little belter, there are many good reasons to consider 12th Gen Core i3.

Score estimated from the review text

Established publication01/2022

Established publicationJan 25, 2022

AI summary of this review

The Core i3-12100F is designed to be the entry-level processor for Intel's Alder Lake architecture and has all the ingredients needed to make it the next value king.

Score estimated from the review text